The bill, introduced Jan. 27 by Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), is under consideration on the Senate floor. Among the amendments is a proposed requirement that the FAA Administrator initiate a new rulemaking proceeding regarding flight time limitations and rest requirements for pilots.

Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee also convened a hearing Feb. 8-9 to discuss the FAA reauthorization bill, which is set to expire March 31. The last four-year reauthorization bill was enacted in 2003 and covered fiscal years 2004-2007.

Since Sept. 30, 2007, FAA has operated on a series of short-term extensions. In addition to funding for airport personnel salaries and facilities, reauthorization of the bill would fund the Next Generation Air Transportation System.

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